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Hysterical Walks & Rides
Guides in period costume blend historical fact with humor in a tour past haunted sites, monuments, and 1850s stone buildings.
Lazer X Sacramento
- Arden - Arcade
During games, players face off in a 3,500 sq. ft. laser-tag arena with two levels, mirrors, and other obstacles
Country Club Lanes
- Arden - Arcade
Bowling alley with 48 professional lanes and two video arcades hosts single-session games and 15-week leagues
American Visions Art Gallery
- Folsom
Ideal Mother's Day outing pairs instructional painting and 16-ounce glass of wine; includes art supplies, snacks, and a beverage
Roller King
- Roseville
10 youngsters spend up to 2.5 hours on family-owned indoor roller rink before feasting on ice-cream sundaes & drinks in party room.
Revolution Wines
- Central Sacramento
Urban winery pours out glasses of artisan red and white wines that are paired with small artisan plates of seasonal bistro fare
Girl Glass
- Sacramento
Glass blower leads students through class that covers blowing, shaping, and turning a one-of-a-kind ornament; pre-made ornaments available
Gymboree Play & Music Sacramento
Expert-designed programs help youngsters hone cognitive, social, and physical skills through activities that involve parents
Muay Thai Lao Kickboxing Academy
- Multiple Locations
Courtesy, discipline & respect backbone Laotian art of muay thai that cyclones hands, elbows & knees in self-defense combat workouts
Vina Castellano
- Auburn
Spanish wines accompany a tapas platter loaded with Marcona almonds, Mediterranean olives, and tapenade
Sunrise Rollerland
- Citrus Heights
Large wooden rink lit up by flashing lights and a spinning disco ball accommodates skaters of all ages
Arena Softball
- Industrial Area East
Swing away in batting cages with variable pitch speeds; up to 18 party guests play 50 minutes of kickball and divvy up batting-cage tokens
Dolphin Scuba Center & Swim School
- North Sacramento
PADI-certified instructors demonstrate how to use scuba gear to breathe underwater in a heated indoor pool
East Wind Yoga
- Multiple Locations
Instructors lead students through basic, hot, flow, and Yin yoga routines; clients use BOSU balls during Yosu yoga classes
Granite Arch Climbing Center
- Rancho Cordova
Instructors teach the basics of tying in ropes and securing your partner’s rope during the class; day passes include unlimited climbing
The Rink
- La Riviera
Roller-skating with traditional quad skates under a light show to the sounds of DJ’ed music
Granite Bay Pilates and Yoga
- Granite Bay
Students relax and unwind with routines that emphasize proper alignment and create strength and flexibility through Pilates and yoga classes
Flip 2 It Sports Center
- Industrial Area East
Kids can explore activities during camp, invite friends to jump on the trampoline, or hone gymnastics, tumbling, and dance skills
Mud Factor
Nighttime 5K run/walk where participants wear glow-in-the-dark accessories and party to electronic dance music at a finish-line dance party
Foothill Skate Inn
Skaters of all ages shoot the moon across a hardwood rink before snacking on pizza, hotdogs, or nachos
Capitol Bowl
- Downtown West Sacramento
Freshly renovated, sleek and modern bowling alley boasts 20 upgraded lanes and café serving fresh-made pizzas
Hornblower Cruises & Events
- Central Sacramento
Cruise down the Sacramento River and enjoy the scenery as the captain divulges the history of the city's people, events, and architecture
Arden Hot Yoga
- Arden - Arcade
Spacious hot-yoga studio hosts Vinyasa- and Bikram-style classes seven days a week
Skydive Sacramento
- Lincoln
USPA-rated instructors explain skydiving basics, fit students for harnesses, and guide them through free fall and parachute steering
Arcade Creek Golf Course
- Haggin Oaks
Designed as a player-friendly layout for golfers of all abilities, 18-hole course features large greens, open fairways, and six tee options
Tammy McDonald Training
- Washington Trail
Sage instructors teach pupils of all experience levels essentials of English or Western riding such as trotting & galloping
Santa Clara Paintball
- Multiple Locations
Take shelter from enemy paint behind castle ramparts, culvert-style pipes, and along sniper trails at four field locations
Hot Yoga At Sunrise
- Fair Oaks
An accommodating class schedule features all levels of Vinyasa, yin, Core Power & Bikram-style classes taught by knowledgeable instructors
Shooters All Season Paintball
- Nicolaus
Players crouch behind trees or manmade barriers waiting to unleash polychromatic carnage on opponents in one indoor and five outdoor arenas
California Boxing and MMA
- Carmichael
A full schedule of classes include kids’ boxing sessions and adult lessons on MMA and jujitsu
Aerie Yoga
- Industrial Area East
Aerial-yoga classes suspend students from hanging hammocks for stretches, poses & inversions that defy gravity & tone cores
Fourth Power Fitness
- Arden - Arcade
Coaches host circuit-training and sports-performance classes inside a fitness facility that also offers open-gym time
Fusion Yoga Studio Sacramento
- Arden - Arcade
Traditional yoga, prenatal yoga, mom & baby yoga, introductory sessions, and other classes
Aha Yoga
- Fair Oaks
Vinyasa, Hot, or Restorative yoga classes taught daily boost flexibility and strength; meditation class imparts breath techniques
Yoga Loka
- East Sacramento
Attentive instructors teach the tenets of yoga philosophy and lead students of all abilities through hot Bikram-style classes
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Everything changed for Bob and Chris Quinlan when they organized a successful pub crawl for their local Rotary club in 2005. The positive reception to their event led the pair to found AppeteasersUSA in 2011, which has since expanded from its initial tour in Folsom to include outings in Northern and Southern California, Washington, and Florida. Across the country, AppeteasersUSA’s savvy guides can be found leading patrons from culinary hot spot to hot spot.
Throughout the four-hour tours, herds of at least 25 tour goers stop at restaurants and bars unique to the area—eschewing chains and large franchises—for 30-minute stints, nibbling on appetizers and noting which kitchen appliances might come to life after the restaurant closes. To wash down savory flavors, patrons can swig discounted drinks at each establishment.
In 1965, the twists and traps of Ancil Hoffman Golf Course were born from the brain of course architect William Francis Bell. Bell's approximately 200 course designs also include the South Course at Torrey Pines, a La Jolla course that was selected to host the U.S. Open in 2008. Ancil Hoffman is replete with watery views, including lateral water hazards on holes 1 and 10. Additionally, the Merle Priddy Memorial grass driving range runs next to the American River, offering golfers a place to perfect their swings using Nike practice balls. Practice facilities also include two large putting and chipping greens.
Led by PGA director of golf instruction Eric Pollard, the instructional programming at the course is based on a teaching method Pollard designed himself after years working with California golf instructors Eddie Merrins and Carl Welty. In addition to adult lessons, Ancil Hoffman Golf Course offers camps where juniors can develop their swings and grow into kilts made of the family tartan under the watch of a professional instructor.
Course at a Glance:
- 18-hole, par 72 course
- Total length of 7,009 yards from the back tees
A bounty of firearms supplies bolsters Ammo Depot’s roster of gun training and safety courses. During the Handguns 101 course, first-timers learn how to operate a firearm by reviewing ammunition and firearm fundamentals, shooting positions, and handgun-cleaning techniques before testing out their newfound skills at the range. Instructors also enlighten pupils with a trio of NRA courses, which include the Basic Pistol course, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home courses. Back in the shop, ammunition comes by the box or in bulk, and visitors can peruse a selection of targets, ear and eye protection, or basic firearm accessories.
Potter’s wheels whirr inside Lost Arts Ceramics' studio, where artists sit hunched over mounds of damp clay and mold the sticky earth into urns or bowls. The studio, gallery, and school is dedicated to the proliferation of the tactile art—during hands-on pottery classes, couples can create a permanent representation of their all-too-fleeting love, and groups can stop in and craft sculptures or functional art pieces. In the future, Lost Arts plans to expand into a nonprofit art organization, working with children and adults with special needs.
Stadium lights reflect off of the pavement. Engines roar as cars whip around curves and weave in and out, jockeying for pole position just as they cross the finish line. This racing scene is a familiar one at All American Speedway, which has witnessed many of the stock-car world's best drivers take to its paved stage. Their yearly schedule stretches from March until October as spectators young and old watch street-stock cars, modifieds, late models, vintage cars, and even vintage penny farthings circle the high-banked oval track.
Named for the famed German soprano, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall pays homage to a wealth of musicians during its slate of concerts. Throughout the year, the USBC music venue welcomes gospel choirs and symphonies to its stage, as well as wind ensembles that double as the venue’s air conditioning system.
